Florida becomes first state to ban lab grown meat

Florida becomes first state to ban lab grown meat

Florida is going meatless-less. The state has set a groundbreaking precedent by being the first state to officially prohibit the manufacturing and sales of lab-grown meat, with other states considering similar measures.   This move follows opposition from politicians and meat lobbying groups like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association who…
Dairy Organizations Advocate for More Trade Opportunities

Dairy Organizations Advocate for More Trade Opportunities

U.S. trade policy can strengthen supply chain resiliency and ensure that U.S. dairy continues growing as a global leader. That’s the testimony that Tony Rice, Trade Policy Director for the National Milk Producers Federation, gave at a hearing before U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The U.S. dairy industry exported more…
Huskers wrap up weekend with loss

Huskers wrap up weekend with loss

Nebraska fell short of completing its second series sweep on the road in Big Ten play, as the Huskers fell 6-2 at Minnesota on Sunday afternoon at Siebert Field in Minneapolis. Nebraska (30-16, 12-6 Big Ten) scored two runs on seven hits, while Minnesota (21-21, 7-11 Big Ten) totaled six…
Nebraska Celebrates Renewable Fuels Month This May

Nebraska Celebrates Renewable Fuels Month This May

Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, especially for Nebraskans. The month of May marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels. Ethanol, renewable diesel and biodiesel help to decrease…
Supernovas Fly by Fury in Four Sets

Supernovas Fly by Fury in Four Sets

COLUMBUS, OH. - Bethania de la Cruz hammered a match-high 21 kills as the Omaha Supernovas (14-7) ran past the Columbus Fury (8-13) in four sets (24-26, 25-22, 25-18, 25-20) Saturday night at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus.  The Supernovas are now one win away from locking up the No. 2 seed in…
Engel Named Next Executive Director of Nebraska Innovation Campus

Engel Named Next Executive Director of Nebraska Innovation Campus

 Kate Engel, an experienced leader in university-based research campus operations, has been named executive director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation, effective May 1. NICDC is the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that oversees Nebraska Innovation Campus. Engel assumes the permanent role after serving one year as interim executive director. She…
Huskers claim series against Gophers

Huskers claim series against Gophers

The Nebraska offense recorded six hits and drove in four runs with two outs, as the Huskers clinched the weekend series at Minnesota with a 7-3 win over the Gophers on Saturday afternoon at Siebert Field in Minneapolis. Nebraska (30-15, 12-5 Big Ten) scored seven runs on 12 hits, while…
Nebraska Groundwater Levels Continue to Decline After Several Years of Drought

Nebraska Groundwater Levels Continue to Decline After Several Years of Drought

Groundwater levels in much of Nebraska continue to decline after several years of prolonged drought, according to the most recent statewide groundwater level report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's School of Natural Resources. Of the 4,822 wells measured statewide, 85% exhibited declines from spring…
Husker Volleyball sweeps Denver in Spring Match at Kearney

Husker Volleyball sweeps Denver in Spring Match at Kearney

KEARNEY - In front of a capacity crowd at the Health and Sports Center Saturday afternoon, the Nebraska Volleyball team downed Denver in their spring match in straight sets (25-13, 25-12, 25-15). Final point in third set to give the Huskers the win. Tickets were sold out in only 46…